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HIL 4975

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 4975
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,347 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 53,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,383 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,017 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,648 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,091 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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HIL 4975 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIL 4975, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIL 4975 registered?

HIL 4975 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is HIL 4975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 4975 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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